4. Contrasting How is a constitutional government different than a country without a constitution?

Differences between a constitutional government and a non-constitutional government

Constitutional government

There is the existence of a written document showing the laws, rights, and policies of the governmentIts powers are limited because they do not have absolute powerThere exist checks and balances in the government in the form of the judiciary, legislature, and executive which all act as checks and balances.The government is responsible to the people

Characteristics of a non-constitutional government

There is the existence of a dictatorThe dictator has unlimited powerThere are no checks and balances as the dictator can do whatever he likesHe is responsible to no one, except himself.